When we use our cell phones, it’s not likely that we think too often of the dangers that exist for the cellphone tower erector industry. In fact, according to the head of OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), working on cellphone towers is the deadliest job in the U.S. In response, organizations like the National Association of Tower Erectors exist in order to pursue, formulate and adhere to uniform standards of safety to ensure the continued well-being of tower personnel, and facilitate effective safety training for the entire industry.

Optica Network Technologies (“Optica”), a nationally recognized engineering design expert and builder of complex wireless and wireline communications networks, announced just a short while ago today that its new Director of Safety & Training, Ed Dennis will be the lead trainer for two safety and training courses at NATE 2013, the annual conference and exposition of the National Association of Tower Erectors. NATE 2013 takes place February 18-21, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Nationally acknowledged as one of the most experienced safety trainers in industry, Mr. Dennis will lead two critical training sessions for NATE attendees at this month’s event: OSHA 10-Hour Training Course and Fall Protection Regulations and Standards – What Do I Follow?

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Karissa has more than 17 years of broad experience in the communications industry, and first joined JSA in 2009. Adapting quickly to JSA and the overall telecom industry as a whole, Karissa rapidly advanced to her current role of today: Vice President, Marketing & Account Strategy. She is responsible for overseeing the marketing initiatives for JSA and leading accounts with overall strategy and project management; media and analyst outreach; press release and article writing; social media; blogging; and more.